In a given fraction if the numerator is multiplied by 3 and the denominator is subtracted by 3, the fraction becomes 1811 and if the numerator is increased by 8 and the denominator doubled the fraction becomes 25. The sum of the numerator and the denominator of the given fraction is
27
33
37
42
A
33
B
42
C
27
D
37
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The correct option is A27 Given 3ab−3=1811 and a+82b=25 ⇒a=2 and b=25
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